Managing distress and triggers in dementia – tips for students

Advice for nursing students on how to identify triggers and prioritise person-centred care for people living with dementia. Nursing students are likely to have contact with people living with dementia while training and during their career, whatever setting they work in. Dementia affects cognitive function, leading to memory loss and confusion. A Queen’s Nurse and care home nurse manager shares her 4 top tips on how students can promote comfort, create a calm environment, communicate clearly, advocate for an individual’s needs and manage their distress to enhance compassionate care.